Description:

Markets Regulatory Legal
We Seek a Markets Regulatory Lawyer to Proactively Support Our Broker‑dealer, Swap Dealer, and Security‑based Swap Dealer Businesses, Including by Helping to Implement Regulatory Change and Process Improvements.

Principal Accountabilities:

Provide Regulatory Advice and Related Support to Mizuho Americas in Relation to Securities, Futures and Derivatives Dealing Businesses.
Distill Regulatory and Legal Developments Into Actionable Summaries Used by Impacted Internal Stakeholders to Develop Products, Business Strategy and Compliance Overlays.
Research and Analyze Laws and Regulations for Application to Specific Trades or Platform Structures.
Active Participation in Industry Groups.
Work Closely with Front Office, Compliance, Operations, Risk, It and Colleagues in Legal Respecting Regulatory Requirements, Documentation Updates, and Process Enhancements.
Manage Projects and Other Initiatives on Behalf of The Legal Division.
Support Regulatory Implementation, Including by Driving Cross-Functional Alignment with Other Internal Teams.
Some Familiarity with At Least Some of The Following:
Title Vii Including Uncleared Margin, Business Conduct And/or Supervision
Volcker Rule
Sec Us Treasury Clearing
Rules 15a-6, 15c3-1 and 15c3-3
Trade Reporting Such as Trace
Exchange Act Sections 13 and 16
Regs T and U
Regulatory Netting
Regulations Respecting Records Retention, Including Rules 17a-3 and 17a-4
Non-Us Requirements Applicable to Cross Border Marketing
Bank Regulatory
Contract Negotiation And/or Drafting, Including with Respect to Some or All of Nd As, Isd As, Mr As, Msft as Or Other Trading Agreements.

Qualifications:

Law Degree from An Accredited Law School in The United States Preferred
2-5 Years Experience at Major Investment Firm in A Legal or Compliance Function, Law Firm or Markets Regulator
Member in Good Standing of The New York Bar
Excellent Work Ethic
Ability and Desire to Learn New Concepts Quickly
Understanding of Financial Markets
Collaborative Team Player
Ability to Prioritize and Manage Multiple Projects and Deadlines Simultaneously
Capable of Completing Work Independently
Excellent Communication, Organizational and Presentation Skills

The Expected Base Salary Ranges from $155,000.00 - $200,000.00. Salary Offers Are Based on A Wide Range of Factors Including Relevant Skills, Training, Experience, Education, And, Where Applicable, Certifications and Licenses Obtained. Market and Organizational Factors Are Also Considered. in Addition to Salary and A Generous Employee Benefits Package, Successful Candidates Are Eligible to Receive a Discretionary Bonus.
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Other Requirements:
Mizuho Has in Place a Hybrid Working Program, with Varying Opportunities for Remote Work Depending on The Nature of The Role, Needs of Your Department, as Well as Local Laws and Regulatory Obligations. Roles in Some of Our Departments Have Greater In-Office Requirements that Will Be Communicated to You as Part of The Recruitment Process.